Training Course

Training

Module I. The aim of this module is to develop understanding of the methods and approaches of social policy. In policy analysis, a rational model is used to provide a framework for introspection. The module would address a set of questions to the participants under the key stage of policy analysis, such as: (i) what is the policy supposed to do? and (ii) how will we be able to tell if a policy has achieved its aims? The methodological questions that the module would address include: (i) what are the options available in the policy context? , (ii) what are the constraints?, (iii) what resources are there?, (iv) are the methods consistent with the aims?. At the stage of implementation, the key questions that the course would address include: (i) is the practice consistent with the policy?, (ii) does the process meet the criteria and standards applicable in this field? Finally, at the key stage of outcomes in the policy analysis, the module would address the following questions: (i) what effects does the policy have?, and (ii) has the policy achieved its aims?

The subsequent modules(II, III, IV, V, & VI) are clustered around five major themes” ‘health’, ‘education’, ‘food security’, ‘employment guarantee’ and ‘social security and cash transfers’. These five modules would examine some key social policy areas in depth by looking into the process, procedure and outcome.

Module II. The aim of this module is to provide understanding about the current status of public health in India. It depicts the success stories of Ayushman Bharat and the health outcomes across the country. It also presents NITI Aayog’s perception on affordable health care in India. Finally, this module analyses on COVID-19 and India’s Healthcare Policy.

Module III.  The objective of this module is to understand the issues of equity and inclusion both at the School education and higher education level across the country. It provides a policy analysis of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the education outcomes. The module also acquaint with the latest equitable use of technology towards achieving online and digital education. Finally this module also analyses the impact of COVID-19 on school education.

Module IV.  The module is designed to introduce to the participants of the concepts of food security and food sovereignty in general. It also discusses on the issues of food management in the country(including procurement and distribution). The module provides an understanding on the implementation of One Nation, One ration Card Scheme and the associated food security outcomes. The module also helps in assessing the issues of implementation and impact of National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 and the food security outcomes across the country.

Module V. The aim of this module is to understand the current employment and unemployment situation among the social groups in India. It also discusses the implications of labour reforms introduced by Central Government on the employers and employees across the country. Also a sub-module discusses the impact of COVID-19 on labour market. Finally, this module depicts the success stories of the schemes such as: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Schemes (MNRGS) across the country.

Module VI. The aim of this module is to comprehend the conceptual and philosophical case for Universal Basic Income (UBI) across the country. It also brings out the success stories on social security and cash transfer.